Australia's AI-driven job market shift: winners and losers.

AI is changing the job skills required to be an effective employee. "Across industries, from banks to hospitals and creative companies, workers and managers alike are trying to understand which roles will disappear, which will evolve and which new ones will emerge.... Our research suggests that the skills most closely linked with adaptability share one theme, what I call “human-AI fluency.” This means being able to work with smart systems, question their results and keep learning as things change." https://lnkd.in/gTe5xzxU

"For anyone thinking about what to study — you absolutely should be considering whether your future role is at risk from AI," Mr Fayed said. AI threatens entry-level jobs as university grads struggle to get hired.

One in six UK employers expect AI to cut jobs within 12 months. That's not a prediction. That's a CIPD survey of 2,000 UK employers released this week. Here's what they're not saying publicly: 16% admit they're planning cuts. 84% won't confirm or deny. That's not reassuring. That's strategic silence. The roles most at risk: Administrative work - first to automate. Customer service - replaced by chatbots. Entry-level positions - AI handles routine tasks. Meanwhile, these same employers say they're "investing in AI to boost productivity." Translation: Fewer people doing more work. Here's my unpopular opinion: Most people panicking about AI job loss are solving the wrong problem. The real risk isn't AI replacing your role. It's you becoming someone who can be replaced - AI or not. If your value is doing tasks, you were always replaceable. If your value is judgment, relationships, and strategic thinking, you've always been irreplaceable. AI just made that truth impossible to ignore. Disagree? Tell me what you think is actually the biggest threat to UK jobs right now. Prove me wrong in the comments.

This is your wake-up call. AI is shaking up entry-level jobs and China might take over. Upskilling isn’t optional—it’s how you stay ahead. Here’s how to do it.

As these jobs go away, the path into the world of work that once represented at least one route to the American Dream suddenly has no entry point and a much lower ceiling than it used to. Job postings for entry-level and early career roles are way down year over year. The market has pulled up the ladder for people trying to get in on the lower rungs, and the prospect of climbing it is getting harrowing, too. A recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found that AI exposure is over three times higher for occupations that require a bachelor’s degree compared with those that don’t. According to a study done by the Center for AI Safety, AI agents were only able to complete about 3% of the work assigned to them that humans can do reliably. Given that, it’s little surprise that a recent report published by research and advisory firm Forrester found that more than half of all employers who cut workers and tried to replace them with AI regret the decision. The same report predicted that those companies would bring back human labor, just at lower wages and potentially by farming out roles to overseas workers. Link to article by AJ Dellinger: https://lnkd.in/eebVE3Bx

If AI is not to blame, what is? The simplest explanation is that the white-collar economy is coming down from a post-pandemic high. Sectors employing lots of graduates such as information services (including media and data services) and professional and business services (accountancy and consultancy) grew very fast in 2021 and 2022. Their recent pull-back looks less like AI upheaval than a return to normal 😑

AI and the Workforce: Displacement, Adaptation, or Transformation? There’s a lot of concern, especially among young people, that jobs will be replaced by AI and large language models (LLMs). A recent study found that companies with jobs that are heavily affected by AI cut their overall workforce by about 4.5%, mostly by reducing junior roles (down 5.8%). This led to fewer entry-level positions and more senior staff, which increased average pay by over £1,300. Even though demand for some skilled jobs dropped, the biggest change was in hiring. They were c.16% less likely to advertise new jobs. As to be expected, this reduction in hiring varied across occupations. Tech roles like software engineers and data analysts saw the biggest drop in job postings, while customer-facing roles like sales reps slightly increased. So, it’s clear we are seeing changes in labour outcomes where junior positions and occupations that are highly exposed to LLMs are at risk [1]. However, some may argue that it’s the process of creative destruction. AI and LLMs are forging a new path towards a more digital economy. And it’s our responsibility to adapt to such changes. Historically, the UK experienced the Industrial Revolution, and more recently, the Service Revolution, which marked a shift toward today’s service-based economy. With that in mind, Live Career (an online CV company) posted an article that highlights 15 career pivots if your job role is highly exposed to LLMs. AI is very effective at recognising patterns and processing information, but it can’t quite grasp reasoning, context, or human relationships [2]. Rather than waiting to be laid off, this is an opportunity to take advantage of AI’s inability to replicate human skills and do what we do best – be innovative; be creative and be unconventional.      What is to come for the labour market in the long-term? Although there are strong benefits to LLMs, it’s important to understand how much you can rely on automation. Firms that automate entry-level tasks risk re-balancing the firm towards more senior positions which may prove difficult to procure in the long-term, if there is no development path from an entry-level position. Leaving them overly reliant on senior hires that are harder to find and more expensive to retain. Each firm has their own culture, norms and tacit knowledge that will be lost if senior positions have no-one to pass it on towards. Entry-level employees often bring new ideas, challenge assumptions and drive innovation. Providing fresh ideas and diverse thoughts, where AI may create standardised outputs. Therefore, we need to strike a balance and create a workforce that complements LLM capabilities through what makes us special – our judgement, insight, collaboration and expertise built over the years. [1] Generative AI and Labor Market Outcomes: Evidence from the United Kingdom [2] 15 Smart Career Pivots If AI Threatens Your Job

An Express Employment/Harris Poll (Oct. 22) shows 72% of U.S. hiring managers now say their company uses AI (up from 66%), yet 55% admit they lack training/resources to help employees use it. https://lnkd.in/ghNhUvQ8

#Tech after HRs' after banking and Tech. Post: 2/3 in previous post I left one question ❓ at the end.. An AI "can" do the things that Human himself could not do ? The answer is NO. in my opinion, the reason for that is "Computer is a Dumb Device", it will do what it's programmed to do. Decision Making: It will gives you blue shirt 👕 one time and 10times Yellow+Red when left autonomous. Assessment: The psychometric question set by humans will be solved/memorized by human, ( though it's not part of syllabus in tier 3 or Govt colleges.) Negotiation: AI cannot do Negotiation with humans, it will definitely fail. It cannot evaluate the condition and the conditioning of a candidate. it cannot differentiate needy, greedy and worthy. Human himself failed most of the time. One Joke at the end cracked by speaker from SAP , is "the difference between HR and AI is, AI Doesn't ask for a coffee break and a raise." 😂 this joke was a double sided blade. As I have attended many interviews so I can say, Recruiters(HR) don't know exactly what the job is and it's difficulties. Only few thing they keep in mind is: 1.) How long this candidate is going to stay (aka survive) in company, with that minimum salary set by FM, CE in general meetings. CBoz #inflation word is only in #Finance, #Business and Accounting books not in the #Ops. 2.) Is there any specific skill or talent which can Outshine at work. "I like your talent & skill but our budget is this _____/- only." 3.) Should not ask for a Break or a Raise. 4.) and Last but not the least, "Keeping the secrets". This thing AI can't do. it will give you 🟡+🔴 Shirt. The key question ❓ >is really AI gonna hunt the hunter? >the answer is NO. When the Computer was introduced to Banks only the root level was affected, the path was shortened, but people were required for the same position with different position names, As it is evidently from business side change not from consumers, Consumers didn't know the purpose, they are unfamiliar, So there should be a person who can elaborate. Similarly, The AI will bring shuffle only, where new position names will be created, more AI Labelled Skill and practice will be required. Small scale Companies cannot afford such tech and do not require either, So there few Jobs will be safe. World going to be AI enabled not AI Powered. Elites can move to AI and Tech but the ultimate consumer is Human. if there is no job, no income then to whom AI gonna hire, fire and Sell. Yes, One should keep this in mind with this Race now requisite more speed, to ascend the mountain. Remember Many Genius were here but none of them paid more than elites or they were never equal to elites. >(this is just an opinion based on observations) > I'm tired of cannot suggestions instead of can not emphasis.☝🏻 #HRSE 2025 #HumanResourceSummitAndExpo 2025 #DWTC #informa #WTC #DubaiWorldTradeCenter.

PwC’s AI Jobs Barometer: AI skills mean higher pay PwC’s 2025 global report shows AI-skilled workers earn 56% more than others. Job postings in AI-exposed sectors have risen 4.8x, but automatable jobs (e.g., admin, data entry) are under pressure. The report says AI makes people "more valuable," not less—new jobs rising in healthcare and energy. X trend: "AI jobs pay more" hashtag gaining traction.